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Coming to Montréal wouldn\'t have been half the fun were it not for the Alexandrie-Montréal hostel. I was supposed to be here for 7 nights, but ended up staying for 7 weeks! I was studying French in the city for that time period, and coming home to an amazing crew and...more Coming to Montréal wouldn\'t have been half the fun were it not for the Alexandrie-Montréal hostel. I was supposed to be here for 7 nights, but ended up staying for 7 weeks! I was studying French in the city for that time period, and coming home to an amazing crew and great party-loving people every day was pretty fantastic. The city itself is amazing, extremely organized and chill, and the hostel staff just gets you in the vibe much more quickly. Pick a season and come over, you\'ll sure be able to make the best out of it...close

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by pauloj868208 – posted on Dec 29, 2007

4

Montreal is probably the hottest city in Canada [Sorry Vangroovy, sorry T.O.] It's not that I don't like the other Canadian cities, I guess it depends what you're looking for right? In MTL, there's both more culture and more life 'round the clock. It feels more like a somewhat big city because of...more Montreal is probably the hottest city in Canada [Sorry Vangroovy, sorry T.O.] It's not that I don't like the other Canadian cities, I guess it depends what you're looking for right? In MTL, there's both more culture and more life 'round the clock. It feels more like a somewhat big city because of that. It's like, more 'lived in' - like an old pair of Jeans you know? But unless you're into huh freezing, go there during spring, summer or fall. Winter sssssssssssucccccks. :Pclose

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by jusierra – posted on Aug 13, 2007

5

Montreal is a young, lively and trendy city with great shopping, nightlife, sightseeing and restaurants. Montreal has a real European feel as a lot of the people are French Canadian. The shopping is amazing in Montreal, far better than any other city I have been in, even New York!! There are...more Montreal is a young, lively and trendy city with great shopping, nightlife, sightseeing and restaurants. Montreal has a real European feel as a lot of the people are French Canadian. The shopping is amazing in Montreal, far better than any other city I have been in, even New York!! There are loads of shopping centres underground and long streets such as Saint Catherine Street and Saint-Laurent Street with hundreds of different and unique clothes and shoes shops. The food was great and the people were very friendly. The streets are lined with cafes and bars so there is plenty to choose from. I really enjoyed Montreal it was great craic; it has a real buzz about it and is definitely worth a visit!!close

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by aislinnmurphy – posted on May 9, 2007

33

Staying at the Le sous-bois was really good for the money as I found Montreal to be expensive in general also within five minutes of the metro and no more than 15 from good size supermarket easy to get to sights and the best one for me was Mont-Royal. The beds are blow ups but still ok it was...more Staying at the Le sous-bois was really good for the money as I found Montreal to be expensive in general also within five minutes of the metro and no more than 15 from good size supermarket easy to get to sights and the best one for me was Mont-Royal. The beds are blow ups but still ok it was snowing when I was their would be nice in summerclose

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by nahtdog717 – posted on Apr 12, 2007

9

Montreal is a beautiful city with a beautiful culture! The sights are great and the metro makes it really easy to get around, if you look hard enough there are some great little bars, I recommend the shisha bar on Rua St Denis - it had a really nice atmosphere, busy yet relaxed. Montreal is...more Montreal is a beautiful city with a beautiful culture! The sights are great and the metro makes it really easy to get around, if you look hard enough there are some great little bars, I recommend the shisha bar on Rua St Denis - it had a really nice atmosphere, busy yet relaxed. Montreal is completely different to other Canadian cities so it's definitly worth the visit!close

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by locadio – posted on Dec 27, 2006

2

Montreal is kind of a beautiful accident; an ordinary city trapped in an architecturally lovely city's body. It's interesting, pretty, and relaxing, but it isn't really an exciting nonstop whirlwind of shops, restaurants, events and parties - which is okay by me. (I live in...more Montreal is kind of a beautiful accident; an ordinary city trapped in an architecturally lovely city's body. It's interesting, pretty, and relaxing, but it isn't really an exciting nonstop whirlwind of shops, restaurants, events and parties - which is okay by me. (I live in Toronto.) You see more locals than you do tourists, and the city reflects that. Maybe it's different in the summer. If you are going in the winter, dress to stay warm, and be prepared to do a lot of walking because buses are few and far between. And if you need a hostel, we stayed at Le Sous Bois and it was excellent. Anyway, it's a nice change of pace and a lovely getaway, even if it isn't overflowing with tourist-friendly stuff. I highly suggest you wander into some of the stunning churches, go down St-Denis, and check out the planetarium.close

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by eyedr – posted on Dec 16, 2006

2

I love this city. The diverse cultures living harmoneously together, the flawless transition from Montreal to Old Montreal, and the friendliness of the people there make Montreal such a unique and magical place to visit. You never know who you'll meet, and it'll always be a trip to...more I love this city. The diverse cultures living harmoneously together, the flawless transition from Montreal to Old Montreal, and the friendliness of the people there make Montreal such a unique and magical place to visit. You never know who you'll meet, and it'll always be a trip to remember for years to come. To think of Montreal is to think of life, being lived to its fullest.close

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by Vanife – posted on Dec 6, 2006

2

Loved the atmosphere of the city.... and its warm, friendly people more than made up for the cold weather! It's not the cheapest place to shop in or live, but Montreal's attractions are its friendliness and charm rather than the prospect of finding 'steal deals'. Montreal will...more Loved the atmosphere of the city.... and its warm, friendly people more than made up for the cold weather! It's not the cheapest place to shop in or live, but Montreal's attractions are its friendliness and charm rather than the prospect of finding 'steal deals'. Montreal will give you many happy memories to cherish.close

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by Chait2332 – posted on Oct 11, 2006

2

Expectations about Montreal were high so when we got there and found it hard to navigate, q. rude and scruffy we were shocked! Nightlife was not all it was cracked up to be, and the people were unfriendly to English speakers. The thrift shopping was incredible however! But for a good night out do...more Expectations about Montreal were high so when we got there and found it hard to navigate, q. rude and scruffy we were shocked! Nightlife was not all it was cracked up to be, and the people were unfriendly to English speakers. The thrift shopping was incredible however! But for a good night out do Toronto!close

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by fionnainwar – posted on Sep 4, 2006

2

People are friendly, but I had hard time meeting others as a solo traveller. It's a lovely walking city, so be ready for some sore feet and amazed eyes. As far as nightlife goes, there's plenty of it, but I could never find anywhere that really stood out as the place to be. Bar after bar after...more People are friendly, but I had hard time meeting others as a solo traveller. It's a lovely walking city, so be ready for some sore feet and amazed eyes. As far as nightlife goes, there's plenty of it, but I could never find anywhere that really stood out as the place to be. Bar after bar after bar overwhelmed me, so I just skipped alot of it.close

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by Talulasdisc – posted on Sep 3, 2006

9